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City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building 7500 W. 291h Ave.
September 19, 2017
Josh and Aja Tolve
36 Hillside Dr.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80215
Re: Case No. WA -17-11
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Tolve:
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-8001 P: 303.235.2846 F: 303.235.2857
Please be advised that your request for a 7.5 -foot variance (50%) from the minimum side yard
setback requirement of 15 feet for property zoned Residential -One (R-1) and located at 36 Hillside
Drive has been approved.
Please be advised that your request for a 7.5 -foot variance (50%) from the minimum rear yard
setback requirement of 15 feet for property zoned Residential -One and located at 36 Hillside
Drive has been denied.
A decision by the Community Development Director to deny an administrative variance or any
conditions of approval imposed by the Community Development Director may be appealed to the
Board of Adjustment and shall follow procedures in accordance with section 2-61 of the
municipal code. A written appeal shall be submitted by the applicant to the Community
Development department within ten (10) days (postmarked by September 23, 2017) of such
administrative decision.
Enclosed is a copy of the Approval/Denial of Variance. Please note that all variance requests
automatically expire within 180 days (March 13, 2018) of the date it was granted unless a building
permit for the variance has been obtained within such period of time.
Please feel free to be in touch with any further questions.
Sincerely,
Tammy Odean
Administrative Assistant
Enclosure: Approval/Denial of Variance
Case Report
Cc: WA -17-11 (case file)
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Approval of Variance (Request A) and Denial of Variance (Request B)
WHEREAS, an application for a variance was submitted for the property located at 36 Hillside Drive
referenced as Case No. WA -17-11 / Tolve; and
WHEREAS, City staff found basis for approval of the variance, relying on criteria listed in Section 26-
115 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws and on information submitted in the case file; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has properly notified pursuant to Section 26-109
of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws; and
WHEREAS, there were no registered objections regarding the application;
NOW THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved that a 7.5 -foot variance (50%) from the minimum side yard
setback requirement of 15 feet for property zoned Residential -One (Case No. WA -17-11 / Tolve) is
granted for the property located at 36 Hillside Drive, based on the following findings of fact:
The variance would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
2. The alleged hardship has not been created by any person presently having an interest in the
property.
3. The request would not be detrimental to public welfare.
4. No objections were received regarding the variance request during the public notification period.
With the following conditions:
1. The design and architecture of the proposed garage shall be consistent with representations
depicted in the application materials, subject to staff review and approval through review of a
building permit.
AND THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved that a 7.5 -foot variance (50%) from the minimum rear yard
setback requirement of 15 feet for property zoned Residential -One (Case No. WA -17-11 / Tolve) is
denied for the property located at 36 Hillside Drive, based on the following findings of fact:
The garage and workshop could feasibly be rearranged to adhere to the required 15 -foot rear
setback.
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City of
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
PLANNING DIVISION STAFF REPORT
TO: Community Development Director DATE: September 8, 2017
CASE MANAGER: Scott Cutler
CASE NO. & NAME: WA -17-11 / Tolve
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of (A) a 7.5 -foot (50%) variance from the 15 -foot side yard setback
requirement and (B) a 7.5 -foot (50%) variance from the 15 -foot rear yard
setback, allowing a garage to be constructed on property located at 36 Hillside
Drive and zoned Residential -One (R-1).
LOCATION OF REQUEST: 36 Hillside Drive
APPLICANT/OWNER:
APPROXIMATE AREA
PRESENT ZONING
PRESENT LAND USE
Joshua Tolve
19,383 square feet (0.445 acres)
Residential -One (R-1)
Single Family Residential
ENTER INTO RECORD:
(X) CASE FILE & PACKET MATERIALS
(X) ZONING ORDINANCE
Location Map
Site
JURISDICTION:
All notification and posting requirements have been met; therefore, there is jurisdiction to hear this
case.
I. REQUEST
The applicant is requesting approval of (A) a 7.5 -foot (50%) variance from the 15 -foot side yard
setback and (B) a 7.5 -foot (50%) variance from the 15 -foot rear yard setback requirement. The purpose
of this variance is to allow for the homeowner to construct a detached garage and workshop in the rear
corner of their yard. The building is planned to comply with all other zone district requirements for
major accessory structures, including size and height.
II. CASE ANALYSIS
The variance is being requested so the property owner may construct a garage and workshop in the
southern corner of the lot. The property is located on Hillside Drive between Twilight Drive and
W. 31St Avenue. (Exhibit 1, Aerial) in the Paramount Heights Subdivision. The existing house sits on a
19,383 square foot parcel and was originally constructed in 1954 per the Jefferson County Assessor.
The property is zoned Residential -One (R-1), as are all of the surrounding properties in the
neighborhood (Exhibit 2, Zoning Map). The surrounding land uses are single-family homes, many in
the mid-century modern style.
The R-1 zone district provides for high quality, safe, quiet and stable low-density residential
neighborhoods, and prohibits activities of any nature which are incompatible with the low-density
residential character. In the R-1 zone district, all structures require 15 -foot side and rear setbacks. The
proposed garage will therefore encroach upon these required setbacks, prompting the request for a 7.5 -
foot variance from the side and rear setbacks (50%).
The proposed garage location (Exhibit 3) is at the rear of the property accessed from the existing
driveway. The home is unlike many in the neighborhood in that it lacks an existing carport or garage.
The elevation drawings provided by the applicant show a large two -car garage with an attached
workshop in the back, in the same mid-century modern style of the existing home and its surroundings
(Exhibit 4).
The site photographs provided (Exhibit 5) highlight the unique architectural character of the property
and show the locations of the existing driveway and utility easement.
The applicant is proposing a substantial investment in the property, particularly since the existing
home does not have a garage or additional storage space.
Development Standards
The parcel meets minimum standards for the R-1 zone district. The following table compares the
required R-1 development standards with the actual and proposed conditions:
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R-1 Development Standards:
Required
Actual
Lot Area
12,500 square feet (min)
19,383 square feet
Lot Width
100 feet (min)
132 feet
Building Coverage
25% (max)
15.4% (with garage)
Major Accessory Building:
Required
Proposed Garage
Building size
1,000 square feet (max)
988 square feet
Height
15 feet (max)
12.25 feet (at mid -roof, 13.5'
atpeak)
Side Setback
15 feet (min)
7.5 feet
Rear Setback
15 feet (min)
7.5 feet
During the 10 -day public notification period, staff received one inquiry from the neighbor to the
southeast, but no written objections were received regarding the variance request.
III. VARIANCE CRITERIA
In order to approve a variance, the Community Development Director must determine that the majority
of the "criteria for review" listed in Section 26-115.C.4 of the City Code have been met. The applicant
has provided their analysis of the application's compliance with the variance criteria (Exhibit 6). Staff
provides the following review and analysis of the variance criteria.
Please note that although the applicant has submitted two variance requests, only one analysis of the
criteria is presented below because the impacts of the setback variances are interrelated.
REQUEST A: Approval of a 7.5 -foot (50%) variance from the 15 -foot side setback requirement for
major accessory structures in the R-1 zone.
REQUEST B: Approval of a 7.5 -foot (50%) variance from the 15 -foot rear setback requirement for
major accessory structures in the R-1 zone.
1. The property in question would not yield a reasonable return in use, service or income if
permitted to be used only under the conditions allowed by regulation for the district in
which it is located.
If the request were denied, the property would continue to yield a reasonable return in use. The
property would continue to function as a single-family residence, regardless of the outcome of
the variance request. It would continue to lack covered vehicle parking and additional storage.
Staff finds this criterion has not been met.
2. The variance would not alter the essential character of the locality.
A variance is not likely to alter the character of the neighborhood. The R-1 zone district allows
accessory buildings of the proposed size and height. The proposed height of the garage is
similar to the primary building as well as neighboring homes and would be in the same style as
the primary home. The applicant has taken great care to design the garage in an attractive mid -
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century modern style. Despite the large size, the low profile of the garage is in character with
its surroundings, and its reduced height reduces the visual impact despite reduced setbacks.
Staff finds this criterion has been met.
3. The applicant is proposing a substantial investment in the property with this application,
which would not be possible without the variance.
The applicant is proposing a substantial investment in the property, consistent with the
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy. Constructing a garage would allow the applicant to store
vehicles and create a functional workshop. Building a garage that conforms to the side setback
requirements is possible, but may be difficult because of the location of the driveway and the
turning radii for standard size vehicles. Building in accordance with both of the required
setbacks also would reduce the usable backyard space. An existing power line easement on the
north side of the property and the position of the home on the lot would prevent a driveway and
garage from being located on the north side of the property.
However, due to the size and position of the garage, the applicant could feasibly redesign the
garage or move the workshop from the rear of the garage to the east side of the building in
order to adhere to the rear setback requirement. The garage portion of the proposed structure
represents a small portion of the footprint (460 square feet of the total 988 square feet), so other
configurations that accommodate the turning radii but also meet the rear setback should be
considered. Even with a new configuration, adhering to the side setback requirement could
remain difficult due to the current driveway arrangement. The applicant noted that a 15 -foot
side setback would result in a driveway arrangement that is neither feasible nor affordable
(Exhibit 6).
Staff finds this criterion has been met for Request A and has not been met for Request B.
4. The particular physical surrounding, shape or topographical condition of the specific
property involved results in a particular and unique hardship (upon the owner) as
distinguished from a mere inconvenience if the strict letter of the regulations were carried
out.
The property exceeds the area standards for lots in the R-1 zone district and is regular in shape.
The power line easement at the north of the property is unusual, but the large size of the
backyard provides ample room for accessory buildings. A garage with a different configuration
could meet the minimum rear setback. The relationship between the driveway, garage, home,
and turning radius, which explains the side setback request, may be considered a unique
physical hardship.
Staff finds this criterion has been met for Request A and has not been met for Request B.
5. The alleged difficulty or hardship has not been created by any person presently having an
interest in the property.
The hardship described above relates the existing location of the garage relative to the existing
driveway and home. Because the current owner neither platted the lot, nor constructed the
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home or driveway in its current location or orientation, the difficulties have not been created by
any person presently having an interest in the property. Staff finds no physical hardship related
to a rear setback variance.
Staff finds this criterion has been met for Request A and does not apply to Request B.
6. The granting of the variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to other property or improvements in the neighborhood in which the property is located,
by, among other things, substantially or permanently impairing the appropriate use or
development of adjacent property, impairing the adequate supply of light and air to
adjacent property, substantially increasing the congestion in public streets or increasing
the danger of fire or endangering the public safety, or substantially diminishing or
impairing property values within the neighborhood.
The request would not be detrimental to public welfare and would not be injurious to
neighboring property or improvements. It would not hinder or impair the development of the
adjacent properties. The adequate supply of air and light would not be compromised as a result
of this request.
The request would not increase the congestion in the streets, nor would it cause an obstruction
to motorists on the adjacent streets, and would not increase the danger of fire.
It is unlikely that the request would impair property values in the neighborhood.
Staff finds this criterion has been met.
7. The unusual circumstances or conditions necessitating the variance request are present in
the neighborhood and are not unique to the property.
Many homes in the neighborhood are in the ranch or mid-century modern style, resulting in
very wide homes that are located at or near both side setbacks. Most homes were built in the
1950s and some do not have garages or carports, including the subject property. Some
homeowners have built garage additions, but many of the mid-century homes, including the
subject property, have been preserved in their original states. It is not unreasonable for the
applicant to wish to update their property.
However, nearly every home in the Paramount Heights subdivision is on a large lot with space
for accessory buildings. It is difficult to conclude that the unusual circumstances necessitating
the variance request (particularly Request B) are present on the property, much less present in
the neighborhood.
Staff finds that this criterion has not been met.
8. Granting of the variance would result in a reasonable accommodation of a person with
disabilities.
Single family homes and their accessory buildings are not required to meet building codes
pertaining to the accommodation of persons with disabilities.
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Staff finds this criterion is not applicable.
9. The application is in substantial compliance with the applicable standards set forth in the
Architectural and Site Design Manual
The Architectural and Site Design Manual does not apply to single and two family dwelling
units.
Staff finds this criterion is not applicable.
IV. STAFF CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
REQUEST A:
Having found the application in compliance with the majority of the review criteria, staff recommends
APPROVAL of a 7.5 -foot (50%) variance from the required 15 -foot side setback. Staff has found that
there are unique circumstances attributed to this request that would warrant approval of a variance.
Therefore, staff recommends approval for the following reasons:
1. The variance would not to alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
2. The alleged hardship has not been created by any person presently having an interest in the
property.
3. The request would not be detrimental to public welfare.
4. No objections were received regarding the variance request during the public notification
period.
With the following conditions:
1. The design and architecture of the proposed garage shall be consistent with representations
depicted in the application materials, subject to staff review and approval through review of a
building permit.
REQUEST B:
Not having found the application in compliance with the majority of the review criteria, staff
recommends DENIAL of a 7.5 -foot (50%) variance from the required 15 -foot rear setback. Staff finds
no unique circumstances attributed to this request and warranting approval of a variance. Therefore,
staff recommends denial for the following reasons:
The garage and workshop could feasibly be rearranged to adhere to the required 15 -foot rear
setback.
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EXHIBIT 3: SITE PLANS
COLORADO ENGINEERING & NO. 2017-1356
SURVEYING, INC. LIVE URBAN REAL ESTATE/
SLrreying Colorado Since 1972 www.Copts.com JOSH TOLVE/ AJA TOLVE
4750 South Santa Fe Circle #8, Englewood, Colorado 80110
PHONE: (303) 761-8055 FAX: (303) 761-0841
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A PART OF PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS, PART ONE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, PARAMOUNT
HEIGHTS, PART TWO ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AND OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 18, BLOCK 12, PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS, PART TWO; THENCE
NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 18, BLOCK 12, PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS, PART TWO TO
THE POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER; THENCE CONTINUING NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 18, BLOCK 12,
PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS, PART ONE, TO THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 18, BLOCK 12, PARAMOUNT
HEIGHTS, PART ONE; THENCE EAST TO THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 25, BLOCK 12, PARAMOUNT
HEIGHTS, PART ONE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT 18, BLOCK 12,
PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS, PART ONE TO THE POINT OF ITS INTERSECTTON WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SAID
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PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS, PART ONE TO THE POINT OF ITS INTERSECTTON WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SAID
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Looking towards the back of the property where the garage would be located. The driveway would
extend to the garage and bend to the left, as the existing driveway is adjacent to the property line.
The neighbor's home (34 Hillside Drive) is mostly obscured by a row of mature trees on the right.
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View of the property from Hillside Drive, facing southeast. The garage would be located behind the
house and would not be visible from this view.
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View of the property further north along Hillside Drive. The garage would be located behind the
home, and would not be visible from this view. The power line easement is obscured by trees, but
clips the southeast corner of the property. The large tree near the middle of this photo is along the
north property line, showing the limited space on this side of the property despite the large lot.
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EXHIBIT 6: WRITTEN REQUESTS
Scott Cutler
From: Zackary Wallace
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 1:23 PM
To: Scott Cutler
Subject: FW: 36 hillside dr. Variance request
-----Original Message -----
From: Joshua Tolve [mailto:joshuatolve@gmail.com)
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 5:11 PM
To: Zackary Wallace <zwa[lace@ci.wheatridge.co.us>
Subject: 36 hillside dr. Variance request
Hi Zack the reason for the variance request is as follows.
-The current 15' setback wouldn't allow feasible access to the garage
-Due to the utility easement to the north, the south side would be the only reasonable placement for the building.
-The existing home is only a total of 1200 sft. (Smallest in the neighborhood) I believe an auxiliary building rather than
an addition would be fitting to the property
-The porch cover/ small carport detail would compliment the mid century modern design and architecture of the
neighborhood
-The current single story design wouldn't impede on any substantial views of our neighbors.
-The building wouldn't compromise any access to other properties or require any modification of the current parking
or traffic patterns.
Please let me know if you require anything else or have any suggestions.
(Also I just thought I've asked for a 7' setback rather than 7'-6" (half the required 15') if the latter would speed up the
process I would gladly go that route.
Thanks....
Josh Tolve 720-840-4414
Tolve construction
Tolve variance proposal, 36 hillside_dr
The purpose for this letter is to apply for an offset variance at the above location to allow for
the build of a detached garage. As the existing 15' offset would not allow a feasible or affordable
approach to the building, we are asking for this to be reduced to,7-1'This will also place the
building further from the street and won't feel so imposing on the lot. , 51
Brief project overview
1,000 sft. Structure to be used as 2 car garage with hobby furniture shop in back.
To keep with the style and architecture of the neighborhood the building will also include a small
attached "carport" at the front and a covered patio area at the side. We feel the proposed
structure would complement the open design of the existing home.
Materials to be user'
The building will be stick framed with white stucco exterior as well as brick to match the existing
home. The soffit material will be batu (mahogany) and the roof will match existing (rolled) or
dimensional shingle.
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MUNITY DEVELOPMENT
City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building 7500 W. 29" Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-8001 P: 303.235.2846 F: 303.235.2857
LETTER NOTICE
August 24, 2017
Dear Property Owner:
This is to inform you of Case No. WA -17-11, a request for approval of a 7 1/2 -foot
(50%) variance from the minimum rear yard and side yard setback requirement of
15 -feet for an accessory structure on property located at 36 Hillside Drive and
zoned Residential -One (R-1). The attached aerial photo identifies the location of
the variance request.
The applicant for this case is requesting a variance eligible for administrative
review per section 26-115.0 of the Municipal Code to be granted by the Zoning
Administrator without need for a public hearing. Prior to the rendering of a
decision, all adiacent property owners are required to be notified of the request.
If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Division at 303-235-2846 or
if you would like to submit comments concerning this request, please do so in
writing by 5:00 p.m. on September 5, 2017.
Thank you.
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POSTING CERTIFICATION
CASE NO. WA -17-11
DEADLINE FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS: September 5, 2017
I,
residing at
as the applicant for Case No
Public Notice at
Joshua Tolve
(name)
36 Hillside Drive
(address)
WA -17-11 hereby certify that I have posted the sign for
36 Hillside Drive
(location)
on this day of August and do hereby certify that said sign has been
posted and remained in place for ten (10) days prior to and including the deadline for written
comments regarding this case. The sign was posted in the position shown on the map below.
Signature: -
NOTE: This form must be submitted to the Community Development Department for this case
and will be placed in the applicant's case file.
MAP
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PUBLIC POSTING REQUIREMENTS
One sign must be posted per street frontage. In addition, the following requirements
must be met:
■ The sign must be located within the property boundaries.
■ The sign must be securely mounted on a flat surface.
■ The sign must be elevated a minimum of thirty (30) inches from ground.
■ The sign must be visible from the street without obstruction.
■ The sign must be legible and posted for fifteen (15) continuous days prior to and
including the deadline for written comments [sign must be in place until Spm on
July 27, 2017]
It is the applicant's responsibility to certify that these requirements have been met and
to submit a completed Posting Certification Form to the Community Development
Department.
Scott Cutler
From: Zackary Wallace
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 1:23 PM
To: Scott Cutler
Subject: FW: 36 hillside dr. Variance request
-----Original Message -----
From: Joshua Tolve [mailto:joshuatolve@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 5:11 PM
To: Zackary Wallace <zwaIlace@ci.wheatridge.co.us>
Subject: 36 hillside dr. Variance request
Hi Zack the reason for the variance request is as follows.
—The current 15' setback wouldn't allow feasible access to the garage
—Due to the utility easement to the north, the south side would be the only reasonable placement for the building.
—The existing home is only a total of 1200 sft. (Smallest in the neighborhood) I believe an auxiliary building rather than
an addition would be fitting to the property
—The porch cover/ small carport detail would compliment the mid century modern design and architecture of the
neighborhood
—The current single story design wouldn't impede on any substantial views of our neighbors.
—The building wouldn't compromise any access to other properties or require any modification of the current parking
or traffic patterns.
Please let me know if you require anything else or have any suggestions.
(Also I just thought I've asked for a 7' setback rather than 7'-6" (half the required 15') if the latter would speed up the
process I would gladly go that route.
Thanks....
Josh Tolve 720-840-4414
Tolve construction
Tolve variance proposal, 36 hillside dr.
The purpose for this letter is to apply for an offset variance at the above location to allow for
the build of a detached garage. As the existing 15' offset would not allow a feasible or affordable
approach to the building, we are asking for this to be reduced to,7�This will also place the
building further from the street and won't feel so imposing on the lot. `S 1
Brief project overview
1,000 sft. Structure to be used as 2 car garage with hobby furniture shop in back.
To keep with the style and architecture of the neighborhood the building will also include a small
attached "carport" at the front and a covered patio area at the side. We feel the proposed
structure would complement the open design of the existing home.
Materials to be used.
The building will be stick framed with white stucco exterior as well as brick to match the existing
home. The soffit material will be batu (mahogany) and the roof will match existing (rolled) or
dimensional shingle.
RETURN TO:
Joshua L Tolve and Aja Tolve
36 Hillside Dr
Wheat Ridge, CO 80215
WARRANTY DEED
Joint Tenancy
2017058083 6/51201710:32 AM
PGS 2 $18.00 DF $49.00
Egectror:ca'.°y Recorved aefferson Cc inty- CC
Faye Griffin. Clerk and Recorder TD1000 Y
State Doc Fee, $49.00
Government Recording Charge
THIS DEED, made on June 1, 2017, by JODI A LANGER AND DYLAN P. KISZLOWSKI Grantor(s), of
SHEBOYGAN County, State of Wisconsin, for the consideration of Four Hundred Ninety Thousand And
Nof100 dollars ($490,000.00) in hand paid, hereby sells and conveys to
JOSHUA L TOLVE AND AJA TOLVE
Grantee(s), as Joint Tenants, whose street address is 36 HILLSIDE DR, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80215, of
JEFFERSON County, and State of COLORADO, the following real property in the County of JEFFERSON
and State of COLORADO, to wit:
SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A
also known by street and number as: 36 Hillside Dr, Wheat Ridge, CO 80215
with all its appurtenances and warrants title to the same, subject to general taxes for the year 2017 and
those specific Exceptions described by reference to recorded documents as reflected in the True
Documents accepted by Grantee(s) in accordance with Record Title Matters (8.1) of the Contract to Buy
and Sell Real Estate relating to the above described real propady; distribution of utility easements,
(including cable TV); those specfically described rights of third parties not shown by the public records of
which Grantee(s) has actual knowledge and which were accepted by Grantee(s) in accordance with
Off -record Title Matters (Section 8.2) and Current Survey Review (Section 9) of the Contract to Buy and
Sell Real Estate relating to the above described real property; inclusions of the Property within any special
tax district,* and other NIA.
STATE OF CSO
W13C8: 35 0 ) ss.
COUNTY OF VWAqVX)O
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me thisNtskday of 30* 2017 by JODI A LANGER
AND DYLAN P. KISZLOWSKI.
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1116019 State of Wisconsin
Exhibit A
A PART OF PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS, PART ONE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF,
PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS, PART TWO, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AND OF THE
SOUTHEAST 1/4 SOUTHEAST 1/4, SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST, DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 18, BLOCK 12, PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS, PART
TWO;
THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 18, BLOCK 12, PARAMOUNT
HEIGHTS, PART TWO, TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST
1/4 SOUTHEAST 1/4;
THENCE CONTINUING NORTHEASTERLY, ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 18, BLOCK 12,
PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS, PART ONE, TO THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 18, BLOCK 12,
PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS, PART ONE;
THENCE EAST TO THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 25, BLOCK 12, PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS, PART
ONE;
THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT 18, BLOCK 12, PARAMOUNT
HEIGHTS, PART ONE, TO THE POINT OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SAID
SOUTHEAST 1/4 SOUTHEAST 1/4;
THENCE CONTINUING SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 24, BLOCK 12,
AND ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT 18, BLOCK 12, PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS, PART TWO, TO
THE SOUTHEASTERLY
CORNER OF LOT 18, BLOCK 12, PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS, PART TWO;
THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 18, BLOCK 12, PARAMOUNT
HEIGHTS, PART TWO, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
EXCEPT THAT PORTION DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED JANUARY 3, 1966 IN BOOK 1844 AT PAGE 538,
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
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08/2'N17
IGe19 (DBA
iejNING PPPLIt'ATIi)N
FMSD BONING APPLICATION FEES
AMOUNT
PAYMENT RECEIVED
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AUTH Com ; 061�1D
TOTAL
AMOUNT
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NOTE: Land use applications must be
` 1 / submitted BY APPOINTMENT with a
City of planner. Incomplete applications will not
`1V heat�irlge be accepted—refer to submittal checklists.
LAND USE CASE PROCESSING APPLICATION
Community Development Department
7500 West 29th Avenue • Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 • Phone (303) 235-2846
(Please print or type all information)
Applicant Joshua and Aia Tolve Phone 720-840-4414
Address, City, State, Zip 36 Hillside Dr. Wheat Ridae, CO 80215
Email Joshuatolve ccb. amail.com
Owner Joshua and Aia Tolve Phone 720-840-4414 Email Joshuatolvea..gmail.com
Address, City, State, Zip 36 Hillside Dr. Wheat Ridge. CO 80215
Contact Josh Tolve Phone 720-840-4414 Email Joshuatolve(@.amail.com
Address, City, State, Zip 36 Hillside Dr. Wheat Ridae, CO 80215
(The person listed as contact will be contacted to answer questions regarding this application, provide additional information when necessary, post
public hearing signs, will receive a copy of the staff report prior to Public Hearing, and shall be responsible for forwarding all verbal and written
communication to applicant and owner.)
Location of request (address): 36 Hillside Dr. Wheat Ridae, CO 80215
Type of action requested (check one or more of the actions listed below which pertain to your request):
O Change of Zone or Zone Conditions O Special Use Permit O Subdivision — specify type:
O Planned Development (ODP, SDP) O Conditional Use Permit O Administrative (up to 3 lots)
O Planned Building Group 71 Site Plan O Minor (4 or 5 lots)
O Temporary Use, Building, Sign O Concept Plan O Major (6 or more lots)
O Variance/Waiver (from Section 26- ) O Right of Way Vacation O Other:
Detailed description of request: We are submitting a request for a variance for our home on Hillside Dr. We are
requesting a 7 and 1/2 foot offset to build a garage. We plan to build a garage that
fits both the style of the home and the neighborhood.
I certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that in
filing this application, I am acting with the knowledge and consent of those persons listed above, without whose consent
the requested action cannot lawfully be accomplished. Applicants other than owners must submit power-of-attorney
from the owner which approved of this action on his behalf.
Notarized Signature of Applicant -
State of Colorado
County of V.p,r VX- } ss
The foregoing instrument (Land Use Processing Application) was acknowledged by me this
by o es a.. EMI MORE
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF COLORADO
My commission expires 5 / 3 /20 NOTARY ID 20104016254
of Public I MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 3, 201 B
To be filled out by staff:
Date received R'- a I -13
Comp Plan Design.
Related Case No.
Assessor's Parcel No. 3
Size (acres or sgft) %q!'E
Rev]/22/2016
Fee $ �Cpn. oo
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Current Zoning A <
Proposed Zoning
Case No. I,J A - 1-) - 11
Quarter Section Map
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Current Use;
Proposed Use